1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.2L Diesel · R35 OCD
1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (4.2L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 105,000 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 4164cc
R35 OCD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 105,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R35 OCD Mileage History
- 07/01/202297,130 mi
- 07/01/202297,130 mi
- 26/01/202398,247 mi+1,117 mi
- 21/02/202499,500 mi+1,253 mi
- 04/09/2025105,000 mi+5,500 mi
Average of roughly 2,152 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R35 OCD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (R35 OCD) between January 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (16 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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